Most parents walk into an IEP meeting not knowing what to ask. And that’s exactly why they leave without what their child needs. If you’ve ever wondered what questions to ask at an IEP meeting, you’re ...

School vouchers are being pushed again at the federal level, and if you’re a parent, it probably sounds appealing. More choice. More control. The ability to leave a situation that isn’t working. I get ...

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Ok, so social media has been in a tizzy for the past week over this. Here’s what we know so far, as far as the possible OSEP shutdown and the Special Education Layoffs. This is longer than I had ...

So I know I’ve told this story 1000 times, as it’s the incident that inspired this site so many years ago. It was my first IEP meeting with my school district. I was already in training to become an ...

When your child struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or executive functioning, the simple act of taking notes in class can become overwhelming. However, note-taking is an essential academic ...

In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and caregivers of children with ...

As an advocate, I’m always on the lookout for innovative ways to help my clients. That includes being collaborative with IEP teams and bringing ideas to the table. That’s why I’m excited to share with ...

We worry about our non-disabled children growing up and becoming independent. But when you have a child with disabilities, that worry increases. The statistics don’t lie: Over 80% of disabled adults ...

Additionally, we are reviewing the entire Don’t IEP Alone course catalog to determine which sessions are appropriate to be added to the CEC/PD offering. In particular, the recorded sessions from ...

Hey there! Looking for a little calm? Mindfulness coloring pages are a fun, soothing way to help your kid (or maybe even yourself) unwind. Whether it’s a busy school week, an overload of IEP stress, ...